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Myrtle Garland Obituary
She was born Aug. 13, 1934, in Barbourville, Kentucky, to Allen and Ellen Lawson Smith. Mrs. Garland was a graduate of Union College with a master's degree and Rank 1 in education. She began her teaching career in a one-room school in 1955 in Knox County. She retired from teaching after 53 years and spent the last 10 years volunteering at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Garland was a faithful member of Elizabethtown Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Garland; her parents, Allen and Ellen Lawson Smith; and seven sisters, Molly Partin, Goldie Brock, Virgie Broughton, Linda Wagers, Etta Jackson, Hazel Jackson and Della Owens.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen McElroy; four grandchildren, Travis (Sarah) McMillen, Gary (Kameron) McMillen Jr. and Christina (Kenny) McGee and Stephanie Jackson; eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with Dr. Glenn Chasteen officiating. Burial is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Allen-Smith Family Cemetery in Barbourville.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Elizabethtown Baptist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at www.brownfuneral.com.
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Steven Smith
December 20, 2018
Myrtle's father (Allen) an my grandfather (Gilbert) Smith were brothers. I never knew my grandfather, but Myrtle provided me with so much information about him that I felt like I know him. She knew so much about my distant relatives, things I never would have been able to know without her help. Myrtle an my father (Phil Smith) were first cousins. I will miss our long talks about family.
Sue Martin
December 19, 2018
Our hearts are broken for the loss of our Aunt Myrtle. She will be truly missed. Such a fine lady with so much wisdom and passion for people. We are blessed for having a close relationship with her through the years., especially my Dad. God be with her family as they go through this sad and trying time. You are in our prayers. Speaking for my parents,Howard and Jean Jackson, and myself, Sue Jackson Martin.
MARY VANDERWEGE-LAWRENCE
December 19, 2018
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS THE LOSS OF MYRTLE, SHE WAS FAMILY TO US. SHE WAS SUCH AN AMAZING FRIEND TO MY MOTHER FOR OVER 40 YEARS. SHE ALWAYS CALLED TO CHECK ON HER AND BRING HER FRUIT FROM HUBER FARMS OR ANY OTHER PLACE SHE WENT TO PICK AT. I WILL MISS HEARING THE STORIES OF HER GROWING UP IN EASTERN KY. SHE WAS AN AMAZING MENTOR TO SO MANY CHILDREN THROUGH HER TEACHINGS. SHE WAS SO COMPASSIONATE ABOUT HER POLITICAL SUPPORT ALSO. A CHRISTIAN IN EVERY SINCE OF THE WORD! HER GRANDCHILDREN MEANT THE WORLD TO HER! I COULD GO ON AND ON ABOUT MYRTLE GARLAND AND THE MANY THINGS SHE STOOD FOR HERE ON EARTH. SO BLESSED TO HAVE SHARED A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES WITH HER! REST NOW MY DEAREST FRIEND.
Karen Cowley
December 19, 2018
I have so many memories of Myrtle from my childhood. Memories that I shall cherish for the rest of my life. Speaking for both my father, Cliff Schroader and myself, our heartfelt condolences to Mary, Stephanie, Christina, Gary and Travis
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